Online safety: Online relationships

Resources for teaching online safety lessons on the topic of 'Online Relationships' for children aged 7-11.

Teacher resources

Each of these pages contain a downloadable teacher resource document with lesson ideas, discussion points and potential homework activities. Each has been mapped to particular age 7-11 learning outcome statements from the Education for a Connected World framework set out by the UK Council for Internet Safety.

  • What are online relationships?

    A short video that introduces the topic of online relationships, explaining the different types of relationships we might have online, and some of the risks involved when talking to people online we don’t know.

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11

  • 5 things you can do to make the internet a better place

    A short article with teacher notes – listing five ways that you can help to make the internet a safer and better place for everyone.

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11
    young people look down at smartphones against a colourful graphic backdrop

  • I'm a MEME!

    A short video with teacher notes – Will isn't too pleased when Ainslie shares his pic online... and it goes viral!

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11
    Illustration of two dogs. One is using a mobile phone - looking at the internet. The other dog has a dog food can in it's mouth.

  • Supporting your friends online

    A short article with teacher notes – Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJs talk about how important it is to be a good friend - in group chats and IRL.

    • Online safety • Ages 7-11
    A girl sits in the shadow of a projected smartphone screen in a darkened room

  • Is being online affecting our friendships?

    A short video with teacher notes – technology is a big part of our lives but the big question is, is time on our phone affecting us, the way we feel, and our friendships?

    • Digital literacy • Ages 7-11
    Illustration of a child sat up in bed using a mobile phone. It is dark outside.

Extra resources

These videos, articles and quizzes can be shared with students.